The Solar Panel Inspection Process

Our solar panel inspection process ensures your system's safety and efficiency post-installation by thoroughly reviewing both electrical and structural components. An inspector—either from your local government or a certified service—schedules an in-home appointment to assess the entire setup, often with inspection fees covered by your permit. This essential evaluation confirms that your system complies with code, eliminates fire hazards, and guarantees optimal performance, ultimately providing peace of mind for you and your family.

Comprehensive Electrical System Inspection

During the electrical system inspection, our inspector carefully reviews your main service panel and the entire electrical setup to identify any fire hazards or potential shorts. They verify proper grounding of solar panels, mounting rails, and metal conduits; assess correct wire gauges, types, and connections; and confirm that conduit runs and breakers are appropriately sized—especially after any electrical service upgrades. The inspection also ensures compliance with your approved permitting plans and local requirements for the placement of AC and DC disconnect switches for rapid emergency access, while verifying that all necessary safety and specification labels are in place.

Solar Panel Inspection Checklist

Here are 20 items to check as you prepare for your upcoming solar panel inspection. These items should be on your solar panel plans to verify before the inspection.

• Correct breaker size

• Correct wire size

• Correct conduit size

• Correct type of wire

• Correct grounding

• Tightened connections in the right location

• AC and DC disconnect switch exists

• AC and DC switches are within a specified distance of each other

• AC and DC switches are within a specified distance of your electric meter

• AC and DC switches are easily accessible by emergency personnel in the event of a fire

• Placard showing site layout is next to the meter and disconnect switches

• Proper length of your conduit run and pull box if needed

• All required safety and system specification labels throughout your system

Structural Solar Panel Inspection Items

• Roof attachments are secured to the roof

• Rails are secured to the roof

• Roof attachments are secured into the rafters (if required for your specific style)

• Panels are raised off the roof at the required distance for fire safety

• No dangling cables that touch the roof and could wear out over time

• All panels are securely fastened to the rails

• Rafters reinforced correctly, if needed (specified by plans and engineer)

Solar Inspections in San Antonio, TX

Our certified team offers expert Solar Inspections in San Antonio, TX and surrounding areas, ensuring your solar panel system meets all safety, efficiency, and code requirements. By thoroughly reviewing electrical connections, structural integrity, and emergency access features, we provide you with peace of mind and optimal system performance.